“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Hebrews 12:1
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 at Elliot Bay next to downtown Seattle, Washington)
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
(This photo was taken in August of 2016, the statue is the largest Virgin Mary statue in North America, 90 ft tall. It is called “Our Lady of the Rockies” located in Butte, Montana)
“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
Philippians 2:1-4
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota)
“Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength’.”
Nehemiah 8:10
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
Paul writes in his letter to the Philippians…
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
Philippians 4:8-9
(This photo was taken in October of 2014 while driving on the north shore of Maui)
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil – this is the gift of God.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11-13
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 while driving near Dillon, Colorado)
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
(This photo was taken in July of 2014 by my friend at a lake place in central Minnesota)
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.”
Psalm 19:20
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”
Proverbs 16:3
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 while driving near Colorado Springs, Colorado)
